Vessel Profile

BSP-3108 (US Army)

Lighter (aka motorized barge) 1945 USA Wood

BSP-3108 (US Army)

Photo: www.Navsource.org (Photo contributed by Liv Ballard)

Story

This lighter (aka motorized barge) was built in 1945 by Maritime Shipyards Inc., Seattle WA.

Owners & Masters

In 1945 she was owned by the United States Army.

Vessel Data

Identity

Name	BSP-3108 (US Army)
Also Known As	Mary J. (V) (), Chisik Island ()
Pendant	BSP-3108

Construction

Year Built	1945
Builder	Maritime Shipyards Inc., Seattle WA
Location	Seattle, WA, USA
Hull	Wood

Specifications

Type	Lighter (aka motorized barge)
Dimensions	88.0' × 26.9' × 8.0'
Gross Tons	182
Propulsion	Twin Screw
Engine Power	2 diesel engines

Registry

Registry 1	260202 (US)
Registry 2	BSP-3108 (US Army)

Status

Fate	Registry closed
Shipwreck	No

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